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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.44, 3,144.08 and 1,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.44, 3,144.08 and 1,058.08 is: 1,584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.44 : 3,144.08 = 1,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.44/3,144.08 = 1,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.44x = 3,144.08 × 1,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.44x = 3,326,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,688.17/2,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.56

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